Greetings,

I live in Rockland county NY and have been looking for a decent manual 928 for under $10k. So far the cars I have seen have been either complete wrecks or priced at 996 levels.

I am planning to daily the car for 80 miles per day on nice weather days (have a wrx for rain and snow). Any help would be apreciated.

While I am at it, I would like sage advice on whether I should bite the bullet and spend that 16k or so on 996. I would prefer a nice 928 for under 10k through. That car is special.

Thanks
Leo

 

80 miles/day = ~ 4gls gas @ ~3.00/gl , that's about the same as a pack of cigarettes a day there, ...
928's are ideal for a comfortable highway commute, but the maintenance cost of 80 miles/day may prohibit the pleasure of a 928.

 

Thanks. What bout twice per week? My wrx's mileage ain't that great either (I am stage 2). It's just that this car is so special

 

My 928 commute is exactly 80 miles one way, every weekend I do a round trip, mostly interstate at 70 to 75, once in a while a triple digit Sprint.
Always about 4gls per 80 miles, premium gas.
The expense comes with the DIY oil change at 5k intervals is $50 with dino 20-50, timing belt/water pump @ 60 to 80k miles, (opinions may vary).
The 928 is a very nice commuter car, but the maintenance expenses escalate per mile.

 

Thanks. I am not so much worried about maintainence expense. I want a mechanically sound car. Maintenance I can afford.

 

I do about 50 miles a day without problem. The maintenance isn't that bad when you catch up on deferred items. Then it costs about the same as any other car for the most part.

It will be cheaper in the long run to buy a car with as much maintenance caught up on as possible.

Also, the 80-84 cars are the cheapest to run as they use 87 gas, their systems are simpler, and parts are less expensive on average compared to 32V cars.

 

80-84 or 78-84? Or is 78-80 different?

I am finding it hard not only to find a car but also to get a price reference point.

 

78-79 has mechanical fuel injection that is temperamental and gets **** gas mileage. They also have a lot of NLA parts that can be difficult to source.

80-84 has L jet fuel injection that is nearly bulletproof and gets decent gas mileage ~20 mpg for a well running car.

Plus the systems in these cars are improved compared to the early cars and also have better parts availability.

 

That's great to know. I was about to shlep to Danbury to look at a 1979. Any pricing advice? Do you think I can find a good example for under 10k? Thanks

 

Early OB 928's had a 4.5 liter, early to mid 80's had 4.7, (U.S. cars in General).
85 was the first year for the 32 valve engine, 5.0 liter.
Although the 928 body style remained similar through the years, the biggest changes were made under the hood, I don't think the same engine was produced three consecutive years.
There are many variances through the years.
But, as mentioned earlier, a 10k well sorted 928, is a bargain!,
Time is on the 928 side, with the strong support group here.

 

Thanks. So what you are saying is that an 80-84 in good shape may command over 10k and my budget may not be very realistic. Hmm, for 16-18k you can get a decent 996. I don't want to go there through

 

I don't know how to compare a 928 with a 996, if you can turn a wrench, and have a RL account, you could find a nice 928 driver for say...8k, if you are comfortable with some DIY.
As always, a 5k 928 is 10k away from a 5k 928.

 

Thanks this is extremely helpful. I am all thumbs though so a reputable mechanic will be a must in my case. And also as you point out paying more upfront saves in the long run. Now on to finding one lol (it sucks that I will have to learn manual on this car and have to drag a buddy to see every car since I can't test drive lol).

 

You are in luck, as rumor has it, there are a few reputable 928 people in your area.
Wishing you the best in your quest.

 

Well I hope to hear from them soon. Should i spend the 17 for a full subscription so that I can post in classifieds or do you think the post in 928 forum is sufficient? Thanks